Clinical trials · Ohio
Type 2 diabetes clinical trials in Ohio
We’re tracking 50 recruiting type 2 diabetes studies with a site in Ohio — including Phase 1, Phase 2, Phase 3 and Phase 4 studies, each written for real people, not researchers.
Recruiting studies in Ohio
- NCT07502508RecruitingPhase 2
Icovamenib for type 2 diabetes with Ozempic
This trial tests an investigational pill called icovamenib for people with type 2 diabetes who are already on Ozempic but still have high blood sugar. The goal is to see if adding icovamenib helps lower blood sugar more safely.
Canton, OhioAges 18–70 - NCT07546929RecruitingPhase 2
HP-211 Safety Study for Type 2 Diabetes Treatment
This study tests a new medicine called HP-211 in people with early-stage type 2 diabetes to see if it's safe and helps control blood sugar. You'd take the study drug along with your current diabetes management.
Maumee, OhioAges 18 years+ - NCT07564414RecruitingPhase 3
Weight Loss Study Comparing Two Doses of CagriSema
This study tests whether a new combination medication called CagriSema (in two different doses) helps people with obesity lose weight. You may qualify if you're 18 or older, have a BMI of 35 or higher, and either don't have type 2 diabetes or have it well-controlled.
Maumee, OhioAges 18 years+ - NCT05472441Recruiting
Linking food support and education to improve type 2 diabetes care
This study tests whether adding diabetes education, food support, and community referrals can help people with type 2 diabetes manage their health. You may be eligible if your diabetes is not well controlled and you may be facing food insecurity.
Columbus, OhioAges 18 years+ - NCT05762107RecruitingPhase 2
Drug ZT-01 to reduce low blood sugar at night
This Phase 2 study tests ZT-01 to help prevent night-time low blood sugar (hypoglycemia) in people with type 1 diabetes. It may help if you’ve had low blood sugar during sleep or are at high risk based on recent glucose monitoring.
Columbia, OhioAges 18–75 - NCT07088068RecruitingPhase 3
Teplizumab for newly diagnosed type 1 diabetes
This study tests whether teplizumab can help keep the body making insulin in people recently diagnosed with type 1 diabetes. It is for children and young adults aged 1 to 25, and compares the drug against a placebo.
Cincinnati, OhioAges 1–25 - NCT05662462Recruiting
Phone coaching to keep blood sugar in range during pregnancy
This study tests whether technology plus coaching can help pregnant people with type 2 diabetes keep their blood sugar in a healthy target range. You may use a smartphone app and, if assigned to that group, a device that tracks glucose continuously.
Columbus, OhioAges 18 years+ - NCT06217302RecruitingPhase 3
Sotagliflozin for kidney protection in type 1 diabetes
This study tests whether sotagliflozin (a pill that helps control blood sugar and protects the kidneys) can slow down kidney function decline in people with type 1 diabetes and diabetic kidney disease. You may qualify if you have had type 1 diabetes for at least 8 years, have moderate kidney damage, and are on standard treatments.
Cleveland, OhioAges 18–75 - NCT07654374RecruitingPhase 3
Study of a new pill for weight loss and diabetes
This study tests a new daily pill (aleniglipron) to help adults with excess weight and type 2 diabetes lose weight and improve blood sugar control. It may be a good fit if you have a BMI of 27 or higher and your diabetes is managed with A1c between 6.5% and 10%.
Columbus, OhioAges 18–79 - NCT07154251Recruiting
Community health workers as diabetes tech coaches for kids
This trial tests whether a community health worker can help Black children with type 1 diabetes use their automated insulin delivery system (a combination of a continuous glucose monitor and an insulin pump) more effectively. Children who are already using or have used this system in the past 3 months may qualify.
Cleveland, OhioAges 5–17 - NCT07784725RecruitingPhase 3
Study of a weight loss injection for adults with obesity
This study tests a new medicine to help adults with obesity or overweight lose weight. It's for people who have had trouble losing weight in the past and don't have diabetes.
Columbus, OhioAges 18 years+ - NCT07351045RecruitingPhase 3
Study of enicepatide for weight loss in obesity or overweight
This study tests a new injectable medication called enicepatide for people with obesity or overweight who have not been able to lose weight through diet and exercise alone. It may help you lose weight and improve health conditions linked to excess weight.
Dayton, OhioAges 18 years+ - NCT05933174Recruiting
Switching away from sulfonylureas in type 2 diabetes safety care
This trial helps patients and their primary care team consider safer alternatives to sulfonylurea pills for type 2 diabetes. It may help reduce risks from sulfonylureas by improving how treatment changes are discussed and supported in routine care.
Cleveland, OhioAges 45 years+ - NCT07399678RecruitingPhase 1
A study of ALV-100 for overweight people with or without type 2 diabetes
This trial tests a new medication called ALV-100 for safety and how well it works in people who are overweight or have type 2 diabetes. It might help if you have a higher body weight and want to try a new treatment option.
Columbus, OhioAges 18–65 - NCT06055036Recruiting
Stress reduction for heart health in Black men
This study looks at how reducing stress can improve cardiovascular health in Black men. It involves lifestyle changes and support to help lower your risk of heart disease.
Columbus, OhioAges 18 years+ - NCT06078683Recruiting
Ketone drink for exercise and heart health in type 2 diabetes
This study tests whether a special ketone drink can improve exercise ability and heart function in people with type 2 diabetes. Participants will have two treadmill exercise tests and heart MRI scans to see how the drink affects their performance and cardiac efficiency.
Columbus, OhioAges 18–80 - NCT07027995Recruiting
Food and Fitness with Medicine
This study tests a program that combines nutrition counseling, online grocery support, and exercise sessions for people taking GLP-1 medications. It aims to help manage conditions like high blood pressure, diabetes, high cholesterol, kidney disease, or metabolic syndrome.
Upper Arlington, OhioAges 18 years+ - NCT07282600RecruitingPhase 3
Study of eloralintide for type 2 diabetes and weight
This study tests a new medicine called eloralintide for people with type 2 diabetes who are overweight or have obesity. It aims to see if the drug can help with weight loss and blood sugar control.
Lima, OhioAges 18 years+ - NCT07542834Recruiting
Virtual Reality Training for Medical Students
This study tests whether using virtual reality can help medical students learn better and feel more confident in their training. Researchers will compare how students learn with VR versus traditional methods.
Athens, OhioAges 18 years+ - NCT07684144RecruitingPhase 3
Long-term study of a weight-loss medication for people who completed an earlier trial
This study tests the long-term effects of a medication called maridebart cafraglutide for weight management. It is for people who already completed a 72-week study of this drug and want to continue treatment.
Cincinnati, OhioAges 18–99 - NCT06112418Recruiting
Personalized vs standard care to prevent heart attacks
This trial compares two ways to prevent heart attacks and strokes: one uses a special heart CT scan to guide care, the other uses standard risk factors like blood pressure and cholesterol. You may be eligible if you are older (men over 55, women over 65) and have diabetes, prediabetes, or metabolic syndrome.
Akron, OhioAges 55 years+ - NCT06971939RecruitingPhase 4
Long-term safety of NT-501 implant for MacTel type 2
This study checks the long-term safety and effectiveness of the NT-501 implant for people with MacTel type 2. It is for people who have already been in an earlier NT-501 study, whether they got the real implant or a sham procedure.
Cincinnati, OhioAges 18 years+ - NCT06694558Recruiting
Monocytes in type 1 diabetes and kidney disease study
This study looks at immune cells (monocytes) in people with type 1 diabetes, with or without early kidney problems. Researchers want to understand how these cells differ between groups. You may be able to join if you have type 1 diabetes and use an insulin pump or injections along with a continuous glucose monitor (CGM).
Cleveland, OhioAges 18–65 - NCT03460769Recruiting
Mixed meal test to study diabetes from pancreas conditions
This study uses a special blood-sugar test (a mixed meal) to better diagnose and understand diabetes related to pancreatic cancer or chronic pancreatitis, and to compare it with other diabetes types. It may help researchers find clearer ways to tell these diabetes causes apart and understand how they work.
Columbus, OhioAges 30–84
Type 2 diabetes trials by city in Ohio
Where these studies are running in Ohio
Institutions with a site for the recruiting type 2 diabetes studies listed above.
- The Ohio State University Wexner Medical Center · 7 studies
- Advanced Medical Research · 2 studies
- Cleveland Clinic · 2 studies
- Diabetes and Endocrinology Associates of Stark County · 2 studies
- University Hospitals Cleveland Medical Center · 2 studies
- ACCOMPLISH Research Site
- Care Access - Lima
- Cincinnati Children's Hospital Medical Center
What taking part in a type 2 diabetes study involves
A screening visit first
Before anything else, the study team checks whether you fit — usually a visit with some tests. You can stop at any point, and screening is typically free.
Care at a nearby site
Study visits happen at a clinic or hospital taking part. Many studies cover the cost of the study treatment and related visits, and some reimburse travel.
You stay in control
Taking part is voluntary and you can leave a study at any time, for any reason, without affecting your regular care.
The team decides eligibility
Our fit check is a helpful first read, not a decision. The study team makes the final call after reviewing your health history.
Type 2 diabetes trials in other states
Common questions
- Are there type 2 diabetes clinical trials in Ohio?
- Yes. We're currently tracking 50 recruiting type 2 diabetes studies with a site in Ohio, each rewritten in plain language so you can see what it's testing and who it's for.
- How do I find out if I qualify for a type 2 diabetes study in Ohio?
- Each study lists its eligibility rules — age, diagnosis, prior treatments. On every trial page we explain these in plain language and offer a short, optional pre-screen for a fit read. The study team makes the final decision.
- Do I have to live in Ohio to take part?
- Not necessarily. These studies have a site in Ohio, but eligibility is about your health, not your address — some people travel to take part, and a few studies reimburse travel. The study team can tell you what's required.
- Does it cost anything to join a type 2 diabetes trial?
- Using Clin2 is always free. Many trials cover the study treatment and related visits; some reimburse travel. The study team explains exactly what's covered before you decide.
Not the right time?
New type 2 diabetes studies open in Ohio regularly. Set up a health profile and we’ll quietly watch for studies that fit you and email you when one opens.
Clin2 helps you find and understand clinical trials and does not provide medical advice. Study data comes from ClinicalTrials.gov. Talk with your doctor about whether a specific trial is right for you.